senior financial analytics engineer

$89,440 - $108,160/Yr

Randstad - Westford, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Westford, MA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Senior Financial Analytics Engineer position involves performing critical accounting functions within a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with GAAP, managing financial reporting, and supporting operational teams in financial planning and analysis. This is a temp-to-perm position based in Westford, Massachusetts, offering a competitive hourly wage.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and month-end closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, management reports, and account reconciliations.
• Conduct review and analysis related to production order activity, spending variances, inventory valuation accuracy, and the need for plant required accruals and reserves.
• Monitor budget and actual spend throughout the year and work with cost center owners on variances to budget and forecasts.
• Develop standard rates for cost centers and work with engineering on maintenance of plant BOM's and routers.
• Work with the planning team to develop monthly manufacturing cost and absorption forecasts based on forecasted demand.
• Assist the operations team on development of business plans to justify large capital projects.
• Assist with the annual physical inventory.
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP and all company accounting policies.
• Maintain procedural documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance initiatives.
• Assist with requirements of both internal and external auditors during annual audit.
• Monitor yield performance and work with commercial and corporate accounting to ensure revenue is recognized according to conditions identified in the customer contract.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Experience in manufacturing or plant accounting is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Experience with budget forecasting and account reconciliations.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• 401K contribution.
• Incentive and recognition program.